Upcoming Webinar: Realizing Training's Impact on Business

On Thursday, February 4th at 2 PM EST, TOOLINGU.COM is excited to present a webinar on measuring the impact that training has on your business. Join Jim Kasperik, Director of Services for TOOLINGU.COM, and Bob Danna, EVP and COO for Bersin & Associates, as they provide an in-depth analysis of training's "impact on business" and how this measurement can validate your training efforts and help you build a compelling business case. Both presenters will draw from their extensive experience and reference numerous manufacturing-specific case studies to help illustrate these important concepts.

To register for this webinar, visit https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/536436923.

TOOLINGU.COM — Scheduled Maintenance

TOOLINGU.COM has scheduled a one-time maintenance event, which will take place on Feb. 5th, 2010 from 9 PM EST to Feb. 8th 8 AM EST. During this time, all access to the Toolingu.com servers will be shut off, and visiting students and Administrators will see a popup message informing them of this scheduled maintenance.

We apologize for the inconvenience. At the same time, we are very excited about the improvements that should result. All TOOLINGU.COM servers are being moved to a state-of-the-art facility, which boasts incredible security, reliability, and performance. Though the web site will appear the same after this maintenance, these "behind the scenes" improvements are part of our effort to bring you the absolute best training solution possible.

Thank you in advance for your understanding. Keep in mind that maintenance efforts such as this are unpredictable, and the times mentioned above are approximations. If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-866-706-8665 or at info@toolingu.com.

New Title Available: Machining Titanium Alloys

TOOLINGU.COM recently released a new class in the metal cutting department: Machining Titanium Alloys 325. This class addresses the unique properties of titanium and the impact that this material has on the cutting tool and cutting conditions. It's not impossible to machine these alloys cost-effectively; it just requires a solid understanding of how to optimize the cutting process.

Customer Focus: Stryker Instruments

A number of TOOLINGU.COM's long-term customers continue to find innovative ways to train. Stryker is a $35.6 billion worldwide orthopedic and medical technology company that improves patients' lives in over 120 countries. A division of the company, Stryker Instruments, is a surgical equipment manufacturer that has maintained an in-house apprenticeship program that is registered with the U.S. Department of Labor.

Stryker Instruments' apprenticeship program incorporates TOOLINGU.COM training to provide theory that helps their shop floor personnel make informed decisions. According to Mike Brown, Sr. Manufacturing Specialist for Stryker Instruments, "We want them to make thoughtful and logical conclusions about machining. Without that knowledge, they are just guessing. But if we can give them that depth of knowledge…the result is better decisions." Brown further emphasizes that this training has helped bridge the gap between design and production within the company.

To learn more about this case study, read the full story online.

TOOLINGU.COM — Appearing at a Show Near You

The 2010 exhibition schedule means another busy calendar year for TOOLINGU.COM. If you have not yet had a chance to meet with our Client Executives, we would love to meet and discuss with you the various training solutions that can most help your organization.

Expo Manufactura — Cintermex, Monterrey, Mexico
March 2 - 4 (Booth 1236)
www.expomanufactura.com.mx

Westec — Los Angeles, California, USA
March 23 - 25 (Booth 2808)
www.sme.org/westec

Transforming to the High-Tech Classroom

The approaches that manufacturing technology schools are using in the classroom are changing rapidly. Online training, blended-learning programs, and competency models are just some of the new instructional tools that educators are applying to prepare students for a future workforce.

TOOLINGU.COM is planning a series of education-specific "customer spotlight" webinars throughout February and March, where we will address how to effectively integrate online learning for technical programs. Each webinar will focus on different educational markets such as community college business and industry programs, high school programs, and certification-driven curricula. Stay tuned for specific dates and presentation schedules, and feel free to contact the Government and Education Team with any questions.